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Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music

New Year's Eve: 10 Bands Playing Live in S.F. Worth Spending Your Evening With

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve is still an option for the night of Dec. 31, since the man himself has lived to rock another year. But if the glow of the television screen isn't gonna provide enough sonic warmth this year, there are thankfully plenty of options to hear and see music performed li ... More >>

In The Soul Kitchen's DJ Harry Duncan on Working With Bill Graham, His Show at Amoeba, and the Battle to Save KUSF

Harry Duncan has filled a lot of roles in his 61 years: Independent producer of black music for Bill Graham Presents; manager of artists like the Meters and Ornette Coleman, to name just a couple; original talent buyer at Slim's; and, currently, a consultant at Bimbo's 365 Club. Just a year ago, y ... More >>

Turkey or Salmon: The Last Waltz at Winterland, Thanksgiving 1976

In 1976, the band known as The Band decided to call it quits. Its recent albums hadn't been selling so well, the members were tired of touring, leader Robbie Robertson had (allegedly) turned into a major twit, and it would be a couple of decades before their hit "The Weight" would be used in the tra ... More >>

How To Beat Boredom While Waiting in Line for a Show

The dreaded show line: Sometimes it's just an unavoidable and inevitable part of concert-going. Even for those of us who usually simply walk away from bars and clubs that have lines in favor of places that don't involve standing outside feeling stupid, gigs have a tendency to force us all into organ ... More >>

Soundgarden Stomps Straight from the '90s into Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Richard HaickSoundgarden at Bill Graham Civic last night.​ Soundgarden July 22, 2011 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Better than: Any food item you've stashed away since the '90s Soundgarden didn't experiment or branch out in any way in its first visit to San Francisco in 15 years: no ballads, ... More >>

Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae Get Bill Graham Bumpin' (Photos)

Calibree PhotographyBruno Mars last night in S.F.​ Bruno Mars Janelle Monae Mayer Hawthorne Bill Graham Civic Auditorium June 8, 2011 It was just like the Grammys -- well, almost. Rising R&B royals Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae took over Bill Graham Civic Auditorium last night for a look at th ... More >>

Soundgarden's Reunion Tour Will Deafen San Francisco This July

Raise your hand if you miss the real '90s. ​ Short of a zombified Kurt Cobain rising from the grave in Lolita shades to sing "Heart Shaped Box" to a bunch of kids raised on Miley Cyrus and sexting, we're pretty sure this '90s revival thing has now gotten as crazy-ridiculous as it can get: Lad ... More >>

Janet Jackson Delivers the Hits -- All of Them? -- to Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Richard HaickJanet Jackson at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium last night.​ Janet Jackson April 19, 2011 @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Better than: What you probably remember of the late '80s and early '90s. Ladies and gentlemen, there is a Jackson in the house. She can sing (although her thinn ... More >>

Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music

Richard HaickJanet Jackson at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium last night.​ Janet Jackson April 19, 2011 @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Better than: What you probably remember of the late '80s and early '90s. Ladies and gentlemen, there is a Jackson in the house. She can sing (although her thinn ... More >>

Britney Spears Cancels Castro Concert

She doens't like the rain ​Britney Spears has reportedly decided not to perform her outdoor concert this weekend in the  Castro because of the expected rain, according to SFist. Well, she doesn't want to get her hair wet.SFist is reporting that the pop princess today scrapped plans to stage h ... More >>

Britney Spears in San Francisco: Now at Bill Graham Sunday at Noon, Baby

Britney likes it inside.​So, so sad that Britney Spears won't be performing outdoors this Sunday in the Castro -- eff you, stupid Spring rain -- but at least we can still see the girl onstage in S.F. this weekend. We're so excited. (Read that sentence again with max sarcasm.) Due to inclement weat ... More >>

Sold, Soul, Rock, Roll

Britney likes it inside.​So, so sad that Britney Spears won't be performing outdoors this Sunday in the Castro -- eff you, stupid Spring rain -- but at least we can still see the girl onstage in S.F. this weekend. We're so excited. (Read that sentence again with max sarcasm.) Due to inclement weat ... More >>

Tool Decimates Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Richard HaickTool's Maynard James Keenan​Tool Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine July 12, 2010 @Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Better than: Scratching "Lateralus" lyrics into your binder during a high school math class "How many of you are under 21?" Tool singer Maynard James Keena ... More >>

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll -- and It's MINE. S.F. Photographer Sues Bill Graham Archives to Get Back His Famed Shots

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Herbert Gold, still alive and still cranky

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Last Night: Santana at the Fillmore

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Your Friday Morning Pre-Party: QOTSA, Santarchy, and Van Halen

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Your Friday Morning Pre-Party: QOTSA, Santarchy, and Van Halen

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Your Friday Morning Pre-Party: QOTSA, Santarchy, and Van Halen

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Obama Brings 'Countdown To Change' To Googleplex, Bill Graham Next Week

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Damn, Tool at Bill Graham Sold Out!

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

The Mars Volta Announces New Year's Show in SF, New Album

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

LastNight: Interpol at Bill Graham Civic Center

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

WBC Muay Thai: Now Throwing 'Bows in SF

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Brian Jonestown Massacre Gripes

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Melodic grandstanding from our boisterous buddies in Muse

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Shed excess pop with OK Go's power calisthenics

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Border crossing with Calexico

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Beautiful world: Devo and Bow Wow Wow

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

SF Weekly Music Awards: Winner's Circle

San Francisco photographer Jim Marshall, who snapped this iconic shot of Johnny Cash, has fired off the legal equivalent of the Man In Black's one-finger salute to the owner of Bill Graham Archives.After a man's shot his thousandth musician, you'd figure he'd see some time in court. That's the case ... More >>

Finders, Tweakers!

Presenting the Love Week Scavenger Hunt: because ravers aren't already stimulated enough

Best Classic Music Venues

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This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

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The War on Raves

Forget terrorists; let's fight the dancers

Pop Philosophy

Shop 'til you drop...dead; Maritime on the move

Pop Philosophy

Channeling stupidity, and exploding nicely

Irony on the High Seas

Can Cesar Ascarrunz and Los Van Van, swimming in contradictions, turn the Cuban ideological ferment into the dance of the century?

Night Crawler

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REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

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Noisemakers

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Riff Raff

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Riff Raff

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Riff Raff

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Riff Raff

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Letters

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The House of Tudor

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An Open Booking

Local promoters coordinate their efforts, to everyone's benefit